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DesignFire is a company dedicated to producing comprehensive design packages for fire protection systems. With experience in sprinkler, detection, special hazards and much more, in industrial, commercial and offshore industries.
DesignFire comprises a team of highly motivated and dynamic professionals whose depth experience are a valuable asset to the company and our clients.
We produce design and documentation packages with all of the necessary information to assess, purchase, install and commission any type of fire protection system.

Latest Projects

Royal Perth Hospital has appointed DesignFire to provide
detailed design and documents for the provision of a
gaseous extinguishing system in the computer rooms. A
complex fire detection system initiates the total
flooding FM200 gas. Pre-Action Fire sprinkler system
design to MRI rooms and various other installations
including the newly refurbished Ward 7

Coles Supermarket -
As part of the current upgrade program, several supermarkets have already been updated to feature new fresh look throughout Australia. DesignFire have been responsible for design of the upgraded fire sprinkler and detection systems for Floreat, Maylands, Midland, Ocean Keys, Warwick, Haynes, Armadale, Victoria Park, Geraldton, Bunbury and Kununnurra stores.

A large isolated
refrigerated warehouse which incorporates a wet
sprinkler high hazard system in the main
warehouse with racked storage and dry
systems installed in the freezer. Fire
detection is provided in the office
areas. The water supply has been
upgraded to include new water tank and
suitable fire booster pumps.

Curtin is the largest
University in Western Australia.
DesignFire provide expertise for fire
detection and EWIS systems. New,
upgrades, maintenance or replacements.
We enjoy an excellent relationship with
a forward thinking establishment. We are
proud to say we are the preferred fire
services consultant. Provision of
services include new full detailed
design documents and drawings, to
complex reporting and specifications.
Recent projects completed include; Erica
Underwood Student accommodation,
Kurrajong Village, Guild House and North
Plant building..
We have been involved with Curtin
University for several years now and
continue to support Curtin University on
a number of current projects throughout
campus.

Provision of
certifying documents. The client
required the fire protection systems to
be certified during construction.
DesignFire stepped in to inspect,
witness testing and provide relevant
certification to Australian NFPA and FM
standards.

The new mine site constructed in South Australia. DesignFire assisted with design of fire hydrants, sprinklers, detection and underground mains network systems. Networked systems via fibre
optic cabling. Fire pumps fed from a dam
provide the site fire water. The entire
package of disciplines expected in any
modern copper mine.

DesignFire provide
expertise for new and upgraded fire
detection and EWIS systems. DesignFire
also produces emergency evacuation plans
and documentation support for numerous
other buildings throughout the campus.
Fire compartmentation review and audits
are also included.

Fire Sprinkler Systems
DesignFire can provide Fire Sprinkler System
design to Australian and international
standards. We analysis each project on its
merits, and provide a economical design using
the latest technology and best practices
available.
With the developments in computer based full
hydraulic design packages, the piping network
can become complex, and yet providing the best
solution for the project. We prepare our design
drawings using CAD drawings, detailing such
things as Equipment Schedules, Valve schematics
& pipe hanger assemblies, giving a clear picture
of the proposed system design.

We can provide Fire Sprinkler System designs
based on many years of experience, using the
best equipment available in the world, for your
particular project.

Fire Detection Systems
With the modern technologies available today we
can easily detect the early symptoms of a fire.
We can sense the sudden rise in temperature
within a room or scan for the infra red
radiation from a distant flame. We can process
the many different forms of detection and
produce the much needed warning to protect life,
plant and property.

Designing the correct solution can be as easy as
placing a light fitting. Knowing how to
integrate this thinking into a much larger
picture takes much more careful thought and
sometimes innovative engineering.

Getting the balance right. We would not wish to
connect our light fitting solely to a large
power station. Likewise we need to ensure the
fire detection system is designed to protect
life and property without costing the earth.

Water & Foam Deluge
Systems
Sprinklers are the simplest form of fire
protection but some risks demand a different
solution. Water Deluge Systems provide total
risk protection, for example

We provide design to suit relevant standards,
best. The piping network is hydraulically
balanced and calculated utilising the latest
computer based hydraulic calculations programs,
and many years of experience to determine the
most efficient, functional & cost effective
piping designs for each project.

The Deluge System design encompasses such things
as
- Response time
- Designed correctly (functionality &
operational)
- Future Maintenance

Gas Detection
In situations where there are materials which
may be the very cause of a serious fire or even
and explosion, we need to limit this possibility
by detecting a build up of flammable gas.
Toxic gas is also a problem in many process
plants. Personnel may be subject to the risk of
asphyxiation, poisons or contaminants.
There are standards or codes dictating how to
put together the best means of gas early warning
systems. Although not comprehensive, we need to
incorporate into our design the following
elements:
Materials and its behaviour depending on;
- Locations, whether collective or source
- Temperature of material
- Ambient temperature
- Possibility of leak or spillage
- Location of ignition source
- Personnel access

Experience and risk analysis provide some means
of producing a design. The customer understands
the process systems best. A combination of this
thinking is the common sense approach.
DesignFire know how to make good use of all of
these principles to engineer the best solution.

Emergency Warning and
Intercommunication Systems
Early detection of a fire is of no use if
personnel are not alerted promptly. Using
multiple speakers or audible alarms are the best
way to evacuate a fire risk area. Australian and
international standards dictate the required
sound levels required to warn building
occupants. Careful consideration to the building
materials, furnishings and obstructions make
sure that these minimum standards are achieved.
During emergency situations a communication
system dedicated for the fire and rescue teams
is invaluable when fighting fire, evacuating
personnel or providing early warning. DesignFire
integrate all of these systems to provide a cost
effective solution.

Gas Extinguishing Systems.
DesignFire provide detailed design packages for
all Gaseous Fire Detection and Suppression
Systems. Our personnel have been extensively
trained and have the technical expertise to
provide the best system to meet the risk
requirements whether its:
- FM 200
- Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
- Argonite Inergen Novec and Saphire
- The detection and actuating systems integrate
into the overall system ensuring 24 hour
availability and automatic release upon demand.

As part of our design package, we supply full
computer based system calculations, detailed
drawings of piping, hangers, equipment schedules
and overall system schematics. Not forgetting
the necessary operators and maintenance
documentation.

Site Monitoring Systems
Multiple systems located in one plant or site
introduce unique problems when it comes to
managing a fire condition or emergency event.
Conventional fire alarm systems are not designed
to supervise such diverse requirements.
Site plans on a computer screen showing building
locations and alarm locations make the systems
easy to use and reduce delays in responding to
an emergency. Using dedicated telephone lines,
optical fibres or even radio transmitters we
place high speed low power monitoring devices at
individual alarm systems. Multiple signals can
then be multiplexed to the central control
system.
This type of system demands expertise in
computing systems, telephone, fire detection,
radio and multiplexing techniques. DesignFire
have the skills to address these issues.

Drawing office
With a fully equipped CAD drafting office we
have the ability to produce multiple discipline
detailed design drawings. In accordance with
Australian drafting standards AS 1100.
With more and more projects requiring electronic
data we have all necessary facilities to meet
with all client requirements whether in printed
or electronic form.